Brazil midfielder Fred tests positive for banned substance

ByReuters

Published 31/07/2015 at 22:52 GMT+1

Brazil midfielder Fred tested positive for the banned substance hydrochlorothiazide during the June-July Copa America, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Friday.

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The 22-year-old Shaktar Donetsk player has denied using the substance, which is a diuretic, and the CBF added in a statement that it would support him as he bids to clear his name.

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